Eastern Myanmar
Set in neatly landscaped grounds that once surrounded the palace of Kyaingtong's saopha (demolished in 1991 as revenge for Shan nationalist activity in…
Must-see hotels in Myanmar (Burma)
Rakhine State
The Memory's one of the go-to places for visiting NGO and aid workers. Its standard rooms aren't big – something of a Sittwe theme – but they are modern…
Chin State
Kalay's newest hotel is the most westerly, so far from the airport, but walking distance to the bus and train stations. Rooms have nice hardwood floors,…
Myanmar (Burma)
‘Hotel Amazing' is stretching the imagination, but the owners clearly don't lack confidence in their property and it is good value. Rooms are attractively…
Yangon
Book ahead for the four rooms – two dorms with four and three beds each and a couple of private rooms – at this minimalistic, chic guesthouse. There's a…
Myanmar (Burma)
This house, built in 1912, has old-fashioned wood-panelled rooms with tall ceilings and knick-knacks that evoke a bygone (colonial) era, including sepia…
Yangon
Swathes of dove-grey marble and some contemporary furniture give a good first impression of this appealing, modern hotel. It's in a handy location, too…
Inle Lake Region
This traditional teak lakeside house with a thatched roof comprises eight handsome, comfortable rooms with private balconies, plus an attached restaurant…
Yangon
Some design thought has been put into the conversion of this grand old building into a small hotel. Walls are painted a tasteful grey, setting off a…
Myanmar (Burma)
This 33-room bungalow complex right on the noisy highway has clean, well-equipped, hotel-style rooms with 24-hour electricity, flat-screen satellite TV,…
Inle Lake Region
Located on dry land near Maing Thauk, 90 elevated bungalows and duplex villas come together in an attractive, spacious park-like setting. The more…
Bagan
This friendly place on a quiet, leafy street offers good value. Rooms are set around a courtyard and aren't huge, but they are nicely maintained and have…
Mandalay
Walking past, you’d never guess this newly renovated, palm-shaded oasis lay just behind all the dreary buildings on 26th St. The airy, tiled lobby is…
Myeik Archipelago
There's a selection of good-sized bungalows on this island in the west of the archipelago, all perched just metres from an idyllic beach and a horseshoe…
Myanmar (Burma)
This long-standing, slightly shabby place at the quieter, northern end of the beach is popular with foreign visitors, possibly because of its breezy…
Myanmar (Burma)
Set at the southern end of the beach, this place has long appealed to budget backpackers, and offers a choice between simple bamboo huts with fans or more…
Bagan
One of the best all-round budget hotels, the popular New Park is tucked away in the leafy backstreets off Yarkinthar Rd. The older rooms, with bungalow…
Bagan
Just off the main road, this 37-room hotel offers spacious dark-wood bungalows on shady grounds and has a (shallow) swimming pool. The decor is dated, but…
Myanmar (Burma)
Opened in 2016 at the southern end of the beach, the Azura has a kind of groovy 1960s Jetsons-style architecture. Sea-view rooms are very large and…
Yangon
Crossing the mini-bridge over the small koi carp pond is the first nice surprise at this smartly decorated 18-room guesthouse in a quiet, residential…
Rakhine State
Mrauk U’s most luxurious digs, the Princess offers handsome, large, well-equipped wooden villas, as well as a restaurant and bar. The vast, tub-equipped…
Northern Myanmar
Set within large, riverside gardens, the fairly recently renovated rooms in the main building are spectacularly spacious. They come with impressive and…
Hsipaw
Set in an attractive wooden home in the middle of town, this small guesthouse has plenty of charm and character, if not quite the comfort level of the…
Yangon
The single rooms are pretty tight and lack windows, but the combination of convenient location, gracious service and ample amenities make the May Shan a…
Yangon
It's worth paying a little extra for the front-facing rooms at this modern business hotel, as they offer spectacular views across Kandawgyi Lake towards…
Yangon
Popular hostel in the heart of downtown. Dorms only, ranging from four to eight beds in size, including female-only ones. The cheapest rooms lack windows,…
Hsipaw
This is a high-rise – and architecturally uninspiring – building, so you might want to request a room on a lower floor as it doesn't have a lift. Cheapest…
Inle Lake Region
Located at the entrance to town, across the lake from Shwe Oo Min pagoda, the rooms here are set in either bamboo or stone cottages in a lovingly tended…
Kalaw
There are only 10 compact but spotless rooms at this place behind Thiri Gay Har restaurant, all with comfy beds and modern bathrooms. There are…
Yangon
This hostel, unique to Yangon, dispenses with dorms in favour of 'pods': cubicle-like spaces that give travellers more privacy. The pods are very compact …
Hpa-an
This hotel boasts a park-like atmosphere at the foot of limestone karsts opposite Mt Zwegabin. The best rooms are the vast duplex bungalows with balconies…
Myanmar (Burma)
Slap in the middle of the village strip, with beach access, this midrange place offers a choice of compact wood and rattan bungalows with beds that are…
Yangon
Many colourful canvases decorate the corridors and rooms of this self-styled 'contemporary art boutique' hotel, but the overall feel is tacky, reinforced…
Bagan
The sprawling resort of Bagan Lodge offers something a little different from the high-end hotels of Old Bagan. Rooms are set in stone cabanas with…
Yangon
Some of the ageing Summit's rooms have been refurbished; the best ones, for which you'll pay a small premium, overlook nearby Shwedagon Paya. The beds are…
Myeik
This Chinese-owned hotel is professional, if anonymous, and good value. Rooms aren't massive, but they are modern, well appointed and come with decent…
Bagan
A few blocks south of the main road, Bagan Empress has minimally furnished but spick-and-span rooms painted in cheery colours that are great value. Staff…
Yangon
Rooms are clean and reasonably sized, although a little old-fashioned, and it's a long walk or a short taxi ride from the heart of downtown, but staff are…
Myanmar (Burma)
Fast becoming the most popular budget hotel in town, this modern, multistorey place has a superb town-centre location on a quiet side street overlooking…
Yangon
Elegant design and friendly service distinguish this upmarket hotel. There are great views from the rooms and an infinity pool where you can see Shwedagon…
